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The Seven Faith Practices
Grace launches our education programs in August.
Yes the kids Sunday school begins on the 18th with Rally Day.
We have 11-14 kids at Grace. We also have 30-35 adults that
worship regularly. I’m calling those adults to be at Sunday school. Your
religious education never stops. You bring questions now that you
couldn’t imagine 10 or 15 years ago. How are you growing in faith? Grace provides a
place for you to ask questions, deepen your faith and relationships. Charlotte and
Pastor Cindy are very responsive your questions and ideas for classes. Make it a
priority this year to grow your faith through Sunday school adult classes.
These seven faith practices provide by the ELCA are a helpful road map for us as we
grasp the basic moves or activities that comprise the life of discipleship which guide us
in our lifelong discipleship walk.
PRAY. .Prayer. .Pray Frequently Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in
all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you(1Thessalonians 5:16-
18). STUDY..All Ages Education. .Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my
path (Psalm 119:105). WORSHIP. . Worship Regularly I will bless the LORD at all
times; his praise shall continually be in my mouth. My soul makes its boast in the
LORD; let the humble hear and be glad. O magnify the LORD with me, and let us exalt
his name together (Psalm 34:1-3). INVITE . . Evangelism. .Invite Others Often But how
are they to call on one in whom they have not believed? And how are they to believe in
one of whom they have never heard? And how are they to hear without someone to
proclaim him? And how are they to proclaim him unless they are sent? As it is written,
“How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!” (Romans 10:14-15).
ENCOURAGE . . Teaching/Mentoring. .Pass on the Faith Little children, let us love,
not in word or speech, but in truth and action (1 John 3:18). SERVE. .Social and Justice
Ministry..Serve for the Sake of Others For the Son of Man came not to be served but to
serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many (Mark 10:45). GIVE . .Stewardship.
Give Freely..give, and it will be given to you. A good measure, pressed down, shaken
together, running over, will be put into your lap; for the measure you give will be the
measure you get back (Luke 6:38).
Walking together as disciples,
Pastor Cindy Wolf
https://graceline.org/
The ELCA Churchwide Assembly, the primary decision-making body of the church, is a pro-
cess of communal spiritual discernment. Finding ourselves in Christ, the fifteenth Churchwide
Assembly will be a time for us to be the living body of Christ guided by the Spirit and con-
formed to God’s will.
We will meet at the Wisconsin Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, August 5-10, 2019 to discuss
and make decisions about how to go about God’s work as a church. This year the assembly
will gather under the theme “We are church.”
When the ELCA Churchwide Assembly convenes, its voting members meet with confidence
in God’s grace around word and water, wine and bread, to carry on their work on behalf the
entire church. Over the course of the assembly, voting members:
• Hear reports and review the work of churchwide officers, leaders and units;
• Receive and consider proposals from synod assemblies;
• Elect officers, board members and other leaders as specified by the constitution or bylaws;
• Establish ELCA churchwide policy;
• Worship together;
• Adopt a budget; and
• Conduct other business related to the ELCA churchwide organization.
Let me also highlight one of the important responsibilities of the assembly -- the election of
the Presiding Bishop and Secretary as well as persons to the Church Council and to church-
wide boards and committees. Voting members will receive information regarding nomination
and election processes in early 2019.
As we prepare ourselves for the 2019 Churchwide Assembly, let’s remember that it is a pro-
cess of communal spiritual discernment to bring about God’s will for God’s people. Together,
we will worship, pray, engage in Bible study, deliberate and conduct business in plenary ses-
sions.
When members of the assembly participate in and make decisions about the mission and min-
istry of the ELCA: We are church. We are Lutheran. We are church together. We are church
for the sake of the world.
God’s blessings,
Elizabeth A. Eaton
Presiding Bishop
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https://www.elca.org/Our-Work/Relief-and-Development/ELCA-World-
Hunger
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3 Signs of What it Means to be Church
Ask someone what they think church means or what you do at
church, you’ll get a variety of answers.
My daughter uses sign language to communicate. We’ve taught
her certain words to sign. My husband and I are both pastors.
We live across the street from the church. Church comes up a
lot in conversation and is a primary place we spend our time.
Somehow, at 2½, my daughter uses her own signs for what
church means and what we do when we go to church. As a pas-
tor and a mom, I’m quite proud to see what church means to
her already. I think her understanding provides a good lesson
for all of us about what it means to be the church.
If you would ask my daughter, “What is the church?” you would see her sign three things:
Hands folded together in prayer
Yes, we go to church to pray. We put our hands together to offer our thanks, our fears, our hopes, our doubts,
our joys and our lives to God. We pray for one another. We pray for ourselves. We pray for the world. My
daughter knows that the people who go to church are people who pray. My daughter is learning that it’s our job
to pray without ceasing.
Sign of the cross on the forehead
As she’s only 2½, it’s more like a quick swipe of her finger on her forehead, but the meaning is there. We go to
church to bless one another and to be blessed. Each night either my husband or I will mark the sign of the cross
on our daughter to remind her that she is a beloved child of God. Each night we ask her to mark that same
cross on us. She knows that to bless is to be a force of goodness and healing and hope in the world. She knows
that blessing is the work of God’s people.
Shaking hands
We go to church to share the peace. No matter when our daughter hears the word, “Peace,” she’ll grab your
hand to shake and share a sign of peace. We do it week after week at church, offering our hands in peace. Of-
fering our hearts in peace. Offering our forgiveness. Offering our love. And sometimes my daughter will be
shy or fussy or stubborn and she’ll hide her head during the sharing of the peace. But others are there to offer
that peace to her. The church is a place where peace is freely given.
This is church. This is what it means to be a people of God. This is what it means to follow Jesus. As followers
of Jesus, we are called to pray for one another, to bless one another and to share peace with others. It’s not easy
work, but it’s work that begins with each of us and can begin with the youngest among us.
Kimberly Knowle-Zeller
Kimberly Knowle-Zeller is an ordained ELCA pastor, mother of two and spouse of an ELCA pastor. She lives with
her family in Cole Camp, Mo. Her website is kimberlyknowlezeller.com.
Article Source: https://www.livinglutheran.org/2017/09/church-signs/
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Prayer Concerns & Updates
Shirley Shay-At the passing of her mom, Virginia. May God’s promise of
peace & resurrection fill Shirley & her family.
Mitchell Family At the passing of Nita. Prayers for Nita’s family, espe-
cially Jan C. May God’s promise of love everlasting comfort & care for
them.
Ann Schwartz & her friend Mike-At Mike’s partner, Jerry’s death.
Prayers for comfort & love to surround them at this time of grief.
Dale Van Horne (spouse of a co-worker of Adam Reemts)- Responding to
treatments. Prayers of thanksgiving.
“I will not Pat Alex-chronic back pain. We pray that she be released from her suffering.
leave you We pray for God’s wisdom to fill medical caregivers.
comfortless, Allen Konitzer (Chelsea Amstead’s Dad)-Cancer free! Preparing for back
I will come to surgery. Offer prayers of thanksgiving & may his surgery be successful.
you.” Beva Lippe–In thanksgiving for her being pain free and off of all medica-
John 14:18 tions.
Ana Zuniga ( friend of Sheila M)- still in hospice but is actually doing bet-
ter, participating in some activities. May God’s promise of peace comfort
her.
Shirley Bowman-Knee replacement surgery. Prayers of thanksgiving! All went smoothly.
Zac Petter (Sheila M’s nephew)-Still in Minnesota assisting with those affected by the torna-
do. Our prayers continue that he be safe and bring comfort and hope to those he cares for.
Barbara Coppom (wife of a close friend of Larry B)-immune disease diagnosis. Lots of
pain in her legs. Pray that she remains stable and that the pain lifts off her. Pray for her hus-
band, Dail as her care-giver. Dail is also the primary support for his mother and aunt who are
94 year old twins.
Colleen Railsback (friend of Sandy S.) -Breast cancer. She has started second round of
chemo treatments, but otherwise no changes. May God’s faithful love care for her.
Joe Frantzen (Sheila M’s brother-in-law)-Joe’s quality of life remains the focus. Doesn’t al-
ways remember how to do simple tasks. Our prayers for Joe are that his life remains precious
in God’s hands.
Adam Pfaff-Fibromyalgia diagnosis with increase in symptoms. Pray for this pain to be lifted
from him and that he feels surrounded with God’s supporting love.
Bobbi Klein (Nancy Wilson’s daughter’s mother-in-law (AJ’s mom))-Lung Cancer diagno-
sis. We pray for Bobby & her family. For peace & comfort as she undergoes treatment.
Our Military Members:
Ciera Meadows-Greene-Navy PO 1st class-stationed in San Diego, CA
Paul Wooton, LCpl USMC (Caylin Campbell’s husband)-stationed in SC
Tim Sikorski, Army Lt. Colonel, stationed in Germany.
Adah Frankovic (lifelong friend of Kathy T & Cindy S), Captain , USAF, sta-
tioned in Clovis, NM
Brett Ambroson (Cheryl McVay’s nephew)-Doctor, Special Forces, Naval Air
Stationed in Key West.
Prayer requests for family and friends of Grace will be included for a month. Updates and requests may be added for the next month, email office@graceline.org 5
2019 Grace Council Grace celebrates the leadership on the 2019 council.
Please pray for these leaders that God’s vision will guide
them and supply them with all the gifts needed for the
task.
President- Christina Meadows
Vice President & Worship & Music-Shirley Bowman
Nurture & Fellowship- Ann Schwartz
Treasurer-Sheila Moldenhauer
Evangelism & Property- Jim Elsass
Youth, Kids & VBS - Amy Eskridge
Pastor-Cindy Wolf
Other Ministry Leaders
Sunday School - Charlotte Reemts
Stewardship - Bill Pfaff
There are two open seats on the council.
Please consider joining this council in leading Grace’s ministry during 2019.
Contact any council member or Pastor Cindy for information.
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Inter-generational
Sunday School-TEC
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before
him with joyful songs. ~Psalm 100
Choir and Chimes rehearsals will start back up again on
Sunday, August 18.
Choir meets at 8:30 before Sunday School, and Chimes meets after church at about
11:45. You don't need any prior music experience to be a part of either group,
just a love of music and a willingness to learn!
If you have any questions, talk to Adam Reemts
ensembledirector@graceline.org, or call 254-493-6042
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Vacation in Wisconsin
Mark your calendars now to
help with the Pumpkin Fest.
Oct 19th, 1-3p will be a fun filled neigh-
borhood event hosted by Grace! Watch
for more ways that you can be involved
in future announcements and Graceline
newsletters.
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The Incredible Race VBS-2019
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Mission Statement
Grace Lutheran Church of Round Rock, Texas
As a called community of Christ,
empowered by the Holy Spirit,
we boldly witness the Gospel to each
other, our neighbors and the world.
Grace Lutheran Church
708 Bluff Drive
Round Rock, TX 78681 At Grace we are united as a
www.graceline.org Family of Believers
who minister to the needs of the community through worship, prayer,
Phone: 512-255-6001 study,
Fax: 512-255-1024 fellowship and stewardship.
E-mail: office@graceline.org
Large enough to serve, small enough to care.
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